Trigger arrhythmia to confirm the position of totally implantable access ports (TIAP)

J Surg Oncol. 2007 Oct 1;96(5):436-7. doi: 10.1002/jso.20771.

Abstract

Background: Totally implantable access ports (TIAP) with cutdown method has few complications, but needs assessment of fluoroscopic system.

Methods: We present a method to confirm the position of TIAP catheter without fluoroscopic assessment. We use the cutdown method and trigger arrhythmia while introducing the TIAP catheter.

Results: This method was applied in 54 patients and no complications were found.

Conclusions: Checking the position by triggering arrhythmia while performing TIAP with cephalic vein cutdown in case of C-arm was not available is simple and safe.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods*
  • Catheters, Indwelling*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Venous Cutdown

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents